WalkHidden gem

Haytor Granite Tramway

Ilsington, South West England

Granite rails laid across Dartmoor in the 1820s that you can still walk along.

Cost: Free
Time to allow: 2 hours

The Haytor Granite Tramway ran stone from Haytor quarries to the Stover Canal. Granite rails and junctions survive on the moor. It's an easy walk with lots of history and Hay Tor views.

Good to know

Pair with Hay Tor itself
Walk to the quarries

Best time: Any dry day
Open: All year
Getting there: Car park near Haytor
Vehicles: Fine in any car
Dogs: Dogs on a lead

Directions

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